Entry requirements

Please see our Entry Requirements page for general entry requirement guidance. We recognise that not all prospective students have the necessary formal entry requirements but never the less have a keen interest in the subject. We are always prepared to discuss options with students.

Duration

One year.

What will I study?

Mandatory units include:

The Online World

Technology Systems

A Digital Portfolio

Multimedia Products Development

On the Computer Science pathway you will also study:

Software Development

Mobile Apps Development

Website Development and Automated Computer Systems

Maths and English

If you do not have a grade C (grade 4) or above in Maths and English you will retake these again. Some students may study Functional Skills in Maths and English if this is more appropriate.

We also encourage students to seek work experience opportunities to support their study.

Academic Trips

You will have at least two educational trips through the course of your study which are compulsory. In addition we encourage students to seek additional work experience opportunities to support their study.

What could it lead to?

This Extended Certificate is a respected qualification allowing access into entry level jobs in the IT industry, or progression onto Level 3 IT Diplomas, for which you will need to have obtained an overall Pass grade.